I
Iris Garden at Horikiri
堀切の菖蒲園
- Date:
- c. 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
The famous iris gardens at Horikiri, a subject treated by ukiyo-e masters before Shotei, receive a fresh shin-hanga interpretation here. Prices range from $400-$1,200 for post-earthquake prints and $1,500-$4,000 for pre-earthquake editions. The vibrant purple iris blooms demand skilled color printing that is more vivid in early impressions.
Description
The famous iris garden at Horikiri in Tokyo, with rows of purple and white iris flowers in full bloom. Visitors with parasols stroll along the paths between the flower beds, enjoying the early summer display. The vivid purples and whites of the irises against the green of leaves and the blue sky create a scene of seasonal beauty and traditional leisure.
